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April 2021
Art Liam Crouch ​– part artist, part mad scientist, part storyteller; so quiet and modest that one would never know of the wild and imaginative things inside AVID Armando Valadez-Moreno ​–​ respectful to all; skilled self-advocate and and time manager; stepped up to the challenge of engaging in community involvement Business/Industrial Tech Jose Miguel-Juan​ – active and consistent participant; produces high quality work that earned him top score; standout skills in programming Directed Studies Blake Beck​ – incredible resilience and tenacity, mastering all sorts of news skills and technology; consistently turns in assignments English Garrett Chamberlin​ – always a friendly face; engaged in remote learning; puts a thorough and thoughtful twist on the work; all round stellar student FACSE Sydney Somers​ – demonstrates leadership beyond her years; thoughtful and confident; sets an example and encourages peers to participate Mathematics Calvin Rice​ – prospered despite fast pace and online environment; resilient, adaptable while masterfully juggling difficult schedule Music Zoe Lemchen – very consistent, solid student; completes all work on time and is an avid participant; welcoming and accepting of others; truly kind PE/Health Rowan Allred ​–​ ​chosen for persistence and tenacity in face of adversity; worked hard and communicated daily to improve grade despite struggles Science Nikola Cumic​ – continually impresses with maturity, dedication, communication; high-achieving; courageous; self-aware and resilient Social Studies Ruthie Ross ​– outstanding student, wonderful person; work is consistent, thoughtful, exceedingly well-done; kind and hard-working World Languages Finn Mabry​ – daily positive attitude; communicative, super reliable; works well with others; tackles challenges with best effort
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March 2021
Art Caspian Fleming ​– deep and honest person; inspired by music
and pays tribute through art; truth and power resonates with viewerAVID Jalynn Bouler-Veraat – strong self advocate; sets high goals; balances workload and responsibilities; team-player who encourages peers Business/Industrial Tech Kuba Howell – meets every deadline; produces exceedingly high quality work that will advance him to state level competition Directed Studies Aaron Villa – perfect attendance and high level of engagement; making incredible progress; ready to learn; creative and kind English Ruby Campbell – bright light; present and engaged and willing to participate in what comes her way; daily smile makes remote learning less lonely FACSE Isaac Smith – hard-worker, smart, efficient, friendly, funny and a great helper; brings people up and will jump in and help anyone who needs it Mathematics LJ Baxter – admirable dedication and perseverance lead to breakthroughs and tremendous growth in understanding and confidence Music Hank Rohs – attitude, engagement and musicianship a daily source of positivity; quality work; making lemonade out of virtual band lemons PE/Health Xavier Reyes-Jech – takes personal training seriously; on top of all assignments; contributes regularly; engaged; encourages others Science Vito Nith – enthusiastic, engaged participant; collaborates well with others; produces thoughtful, reflective work; curiosity and love of learning Social Studies Gwendolyn Dominguez – energetic, positive, hard-working; consistently shows up with her best; does great work that show sophisticated understanding World Languages Fiona Reed – her natural curiosity drives her to ask insightful questions that benefit the rest of class; present and engaged
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February 2021
Art Morgan Weiss ​– light and cheerful presence; frequent contributor in class discussions; works on projects in her free time; seeks out help AVID Isaac Spates ​–​ r​ockstar student; everything he does, he does to mastery; organized, hard-working, bright; high standards; encouraging, kind and generous with others; quiet resolve to excel Business/Industrial Tech Flavio Cruz-Hernandez​ – takes initiative to learn above and beyond; asks for extra resources to further his financial aspirations; determined attitude; skilled leader and self-advocate Directed Studies Koue Denis​ – hard worker who seeks out resources to be successful; overcomes obstacles and persists with calm resolve; kind and respectful; incorporates independent research into his work English Jude Ziliak​ – consistently embodies Scots values; diligent worker who produces quality work; accepts feedback and applies new concepts; writing is bold, interesting and thorough; works well with others FACSE Kalea Durfee​ – leads by example; elevates class to a new maturity level; thoughtful, honest participation speaks to character of caring and consideration of others; positive, enthusiastic energy Mathematics Angelo Visser​ – completes each challenge whether or not for credit or reward; asks great questions; participates regularly in class; has displayed the highest level of commitment to learning PE/Health Tony Della Giustina ​–​ ​a bright spot in every Zoom class; manages to make the challenges of online physical education a non-issue with high-quality participation; a pleasure to have in class Science Nika Plant​ – consistently produces detailed, high-quality work; high interest and aptitude in science and it shows; thoughtfulness and creativity evident in words and actions; positive, supportive team member Social Studies James Lewis ​– deep historical knowledge; high level of work; active participant in remote setting; dependable in discussions; wide range of background knowledge aids writing and discussion sessions World Languages Jocelyn Shea​ – a constant, dependable stand out student during the past two challenging years; completes everything and is always ready to learn; applies new learning and incorporates older concepts
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January 2021
Art Nuhamin Tesfihuen​ – thrived through perseverance, engagement, and creativity; thoughtful in her work; contributes to the class; always gets her work done on time with expertise and care AVID Catherine Johnson​ – thoughtful and creative; avidly participates in discussions-wacky questions highlight insightful, unique lens;
pursues passions with dedication to learn and growBusiness/Industrial Tech Tarren Cahoon​ – a breath of fresh air; takes initiative; actively participates with the goal of gaining experience and bettering himself; skilled self-advocate; leader Directed Studies Diego Reed​ – has overcome academic obstacles to achieve excellence; a delight to have in class; actively participates; works well with others; thrives despite remote model English Nancy Bui​ – sets the bar high; comes each day ready to collaborate and learn; thoughtful leader; driven by a passion to serve community; supportive classmate FACSE Liam Prestia​ – motivated, enthusiastic, respectful not to mention a darn good cook; takes pride in work; polite, thoughtful, mature; and very kind; takes time to express gratitude; culinary super hero Mathematics Rayna Highet​ – active participant with a desire to learn; bold and courageous answering challenging questions in front of class; diligent, hard-working, committed to understanding every topic Music Ruth Chaka​ – joined freshman band as a true beginner and has made tremendous progress packing three years of experience into half; thriving in the remote model; positive, kind, earnest PE/Health Rebecca Swinney ​– with all that is uncertain, one thing is - she will show up smiling; she helps create a better leaning everyone; quality of work is second to none; true leader during these tough times Science Quinn Ledoux​ – inquisitive, thoughtful, motivated student; active participant; asks clarifying questions that help the entire class; challenges himself; models perseverance, curiosity, and collaboration Social Studies Vance Cunningham​ – prepared, positive; listens and makes connections; fearless leader; not worried about being wrong but in learning the facts; equally skilled at asking questions that deepen understanding World Languages Jordan Robertson-Modell​ ​– thoughtful engagement and participation, not afraid to make mistakes; provides helpful feedback; takes risks and works hard to improve skills
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December 2020
Art Arianna-Soleil Kogon – takes inspiration from self reflection and attempt at balance; explores ideas through self-portraits, layering, distortion and symbols; gives artwork power and voice AVID Ludrick Siu – grown into a seasoned student seeking support when needed; working for dreams and goals and grades reflect; shows great determination to be successful Business/Industrial Tech Roswell Sass – shows perseverance and creativity in design challenges; has pushed to learn tough technical and detail-oriented skills despite challenges of remote model Directed Studies Alejandro Gonzalez Flores – kind, compassionate, hard-working; helps others freely and asks for it himself when needed; motivated to succeed; a beacon of light in the virtual classroom English Anika Rao – always brings positive energy and encourages peers; willing to dig in to difficult conversations and models listening with thoughtfulness, empathy and maturity FACSE Juan Vargas – demonstrates strong leadership and models what makes students successful; outreaches and encourages classmates to persevere; his efforts helped two students earn credit Mathematics Alexa Aguilar – polite, happy, genuine, and humble; skilled mathematician and highly participatory; not afraid to step out of comfort zone and take challenges; great to have in class PE/Health Logan Liteky – outgoing, engaging personality​; puts himself out there with bravery and vulnerability; participates actively and willingly; has a wonderful way of making others feel welcome Science Cecilia Phillips – positive participation appreciated; contributions are insightful and productive; high-quality, thoughtful work; leader who makes an effort to get to know classmates Social Studies Brooke Schurman – comes to class with kindness, humor and screen on; asks great questions and produces high-quality work that propel the whole class to next level World Languages Asha Viswanathan – exceptional drive, insight and academic skill; glows with careless joy, yet head is filled with sophisticated calculations and languages; leads others with exemplary morals and actions
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November 2020
Art Parker Schoen – comes to class with limitless imagination and ability to experiment; artwork impactful and centers around heritage; inspires others AVID Brittany Morales Rodriguez – incredible motivation, determination, attention to detail; bold and brave; courageously seeks out getting involved, sharing knowledge, asking for help and trying new things Business/Industrial Tech Luke Onyon – shows creativity and great dedication to high quality work; communicative and upbeat; adds to learning and understanding of the entire class Directed Studies Zach Evans – personable, conscientious, dedicated, responsible; works hard in and out of class; sets example for others; enthusiastic and engaged; goes the extra mile English Fletcher Lohrentz – fully engaged participant; leader in group work; accepts feedback and determines to improve in skill and knowledge; wonderfully dry and quick wit; inspires others with work ethic FACSE Theo Childs – amazing passion and knowledge for cooking; regular contributor; makes class fun and engaging; models how to learn, take risks, and develop skill in supportive manner Mathematics Lindsey Muilenberg – stellar work done thoroughly and on time; fully engaged remote learner; leader in breakout rooms always willing to help others; grasps concepts and skilled at applying to new problems PE/Health Lyla Higgins – making class less lonely and easier to teach by willingness to engage; took initiative to offer teacher feedback in order to make class better for everyone; admirable grace and maturity Science Nina Vo – conscientious and dependable; friendly and kind; top student who is not only knowledgeable but hard-working; not afraid to challenge inconsistencies like all great scientists; self-advocate Social Studies Nickolas Cannelos – positive energy and enthusiasm enlivens remote classroom, comes with a smile; encourages, supports, helps so that others request to work with him; leader World Languages Tess Scott – one of the top Spanish students; a challenge to keep him challenged; learned a year’s worth of content on his own; genius status
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October 2020
Art Annie Lam – self-advocate; becoming a master of light and color; makes her work very personal leaving the viewer wanting to know more; dedicated, hard worker AVID Mareshet Pulliam – kind and compassionate to others but strong, independent and determined; extraordinary writing skills; classmates appreciate her Business/Industrial Tech Jasmine Harrick – enthusiastic leader; commitment to highest quality; love for school shows up in creative work; inspire others Directed Studies Sianna Phillips – strives to be best academic self through attendance, studies, practice, and hard work all with a beautiful smile and kind words English Luke Schmidt – deep thinker; asks tough questions and thinks critically to grow as a learner; a leader who participates and collaborates well with others FACSE Logan Thompson – knowledgeable and actively involved in class discussions; responsible, enthusiastic, sets example for others; respected by peers Mathematics Salem Yonas – asks thoughtful questions to ensure understanding; turns in absolutely beautiful work; works so hard; fully engaged learner Music Rebecca Rhodes – tenacity carried over from classroom to online; beautiful voice shines; applies feedback to improve; combination of guts and heart PE/Health Eva Miranda Díaz – maintains an A, performs all physical requirements, and turns in all assignments all while juggling home responsibilities Science Tova Johnston – highly engaged and participatory; eagerly helps classmates problem solve and the teacher better prepare for classes; hard worker Social Studies Talis Kroehler – fabulously well-rounded; hard-working, academic, artistic; authentic and compassionate; sets a tone of inclusiveness; kind World Languages Susan Roberson – very mature, kind and hard-working; always there to lend a helping hand; comes prepared; gives best effort; thoughtful, kind
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September 2020
Art Cade Birgfeld – does thorough work and research; shows passion for class content; seeks out challenging images that showcase zest for adventure; smart questions AVID Naffie Darboe – interactive with the class; confident; hard-working; skilled self-advocate; brings energy and interest every day; challenges ideas; leader Business/Industrial Tech Eliana Harrick – enthusiastic leader; commitment to highest quality; love for school shows up in creative work; inspire others Directed Studies Brenden Mount – has displayed growth and maturity; role model and mentor for struggling peers; shows resilience and perseverance; kind English Maggie Feinberg – shining example of Scots values; brings infectious enthusiasm with her to class every day; open to feedback and up for any challenge FACSE Hayden Bohag – very engaged and respectful of protocols; always kind; contributes to class; takes pride in his quality work Mathematics Cino Cole – very engaged, active participant; answers questions and helps others understand in class/breakout rooms; classmates appreciate positive influence Music Elijah Glesener – proven skilled musician; kind and thoughtfully engaged in online learning; consistent force for positivity and a can-do attitude PE/Health Marcus Tidwell – takes personal fitness and training seriously; manages workload; contributes to class discussions; encourages others; strong leader Science Siem Ghebreyesus – stays grounded through great adversity; maintains resiliency and optimism; good-natured, polite, self-advocate; hard worker Social Studies Lily Hagg – really embraces the idea that school is a place to learn; quick to participate, slow to give up; open-minded but not uncritical; a leader World Languages Sofia Vila Vignali – big, fun, bubbly personality; courageous language learner; active participant; linguistic fearlessness is contagious and inspires others
